Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer needed for a high-compliance underground mine site. Residential Mon-Fri role with a standout benefits package. Central VIC.

• Residential Mon-Fri role | 7am-3pm finish | Home with your family every night
• Competitive salary with an outstanding benefits package
• Join a solid finance team within a well-established Central Victorian mine site

The opportunity and why apply

• Secure a long-term permanent role with a well-established gold mining operation in Central Victoria
• Join a collaborative finance team of five, reporting directly to the Commercial Manager
• Residential role - be home with your family every night on a Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm roster
• Competitive remuneration package of up to $100,000 + super
• Excellent benefits package including onsite physio, free ambulance cover, novated leasing, life insurance and an annual health and wellbeing allowance

The role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working in a close-knit finance team, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll for up to 300 employees on a fortnightly basis. Your key duties will include;

• End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for up to 300 on-site employees
• Ensuring compliance with relevant awards, enterprise agreements and Australian payroll legislation
• Calculating and processing leave, superannuation, taxes and deductions
• Preparing payroll reports and supporting EOFY requirements
• Collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain accuracy and data integrity

The operation

Our client is a well-regarded residential mining operation situated in Central Victoria, east of Bendigo, surrounded by a number of towns within a 50km radius offering a variety of residential options. The operation runs an underground mine and processing plant producing gold and antimony, with a workforce of over 250 permanent employees across professional, technical, mining, processing and trade roles.

The business is focused on safe and efficient work practices, with a culture that genuinely prioritises its people and fosters strong community connections.

• Responding to payroll queries from employees, supervisors and management with professionalism and confidentiality
• Collaborating with HR, Finance and site leadership to maintain payroll accuracy and data integrity
• Providing backup support to the broader finance function as required
• Contributing to continuous improvement of payroll systems, processes and controls

The roster and hours

• Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 3:00pm
• 5/2 roster - residential role, home every night
• 38-hour working week

Your skills and experience

You'll bring solid payroll experience, a genuine eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. You'll also have;

• 4+ years' experience processing high-volume payroll end-to-end
• Sound understanding of Australian payroll legislation and Fair Work requirements
• Ability to interpret and apply enterprise agreements
• Experience using Kronos and/or Payroll Metrics (highly regarded)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

What's next and why apply

This is a long-term opportunity to join a stable, people-focused mining operation with a strong culture and an outstanding benefits package - all while being home with your family every night. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to move to the Central Victoria region.

Apply now or call Olivia Platt on 0477 455 399 for a confidential discussion.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Olivia Platt | oplatt@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0477 455 399

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